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VK06 BLX

2006 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

107,314 mi
Last recorded107,314 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2023
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK06 BLX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2023 107,314 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Apr 2022 102,438 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2022 102,438 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 99,474 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 97,021 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flxible pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Mar 2020 112,623 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Fuel system component leaking Diesel filter. (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi-pipe. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 87,942 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Feb 2018 76,754 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi section. (7.1.2)

Fail 24 Feb 2018 76,754 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi section. (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2017 67,974 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has damage to sidewall but still meets pass criteria.

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 60,362 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2016 60,362 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 55,285 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 50,890 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 47,607 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 43,219 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 37,436 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

nearside rear tyre outer wall damaged

rear bumper scratched

sump cover fitted

Pass 17 Sep 2009 33,488 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?

Based on 2,294,034 MOT tests across 155,316 vehicles.

73.6%
Pass Rate
6,682
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
155,316
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 75,543
coil spring broken 47,423
position lamp(s) not working 38,332
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,584
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 34,513
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VK06 BLX is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,988cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2006 Saab 9-3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 88,182 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9-3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 75,543 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VK06 BLX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 20 years old, this Saab 9-3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was VK06 BLX registered?

VK06 BLX is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 24 March 2006.

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